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A Great War 1918 'German Spring Offensive' D.C.M. group of nine awarded to Sergeant Harry He...
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A Great War 1918 ‘German Spring Offensive’ D.C.M. group of nine awarded to Sergeant Harry Henderson, 6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, later Colour Sergeant, Northumberland Fusiliers Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (250150 Sjt: H. Henderson. 6/Durh: L.I.); 1914-15 Star (2101 Pte. H. Henderson. Durh: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (2101 Sjt. H. Henderson. Durh. L.I.); 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 2nd issue, Territorial (D/4398 C. Sjt. H. Henderson. N.F.) mounted court-style as worn, the first polished on the obverse, otherwise nearly very fine and better (9) £1,000-£1,400 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 3 September 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Throughout nine days’ fighting this N.C.O., by his ability and leadership, rendered valuable assistance to his officers until they became casualties. On three different occasions he organised and rallied his platoon at great personal risk under heavy machine-gun fire. When his platoon commander was wounded, he led it forward in a counter-attack, and his dash and example were mainly responsible for the company reaching its objective.’ Annotated gazette states: ‘Somme Area 21-29 March 1918.’ Harry Henderson was a native of Crook, County Durham, and served with the Durham Light Infantry in France from 19 April 1915. Sold with original Buckingham Palace from the King to returned Prisoners of War although no confirmation of P.O.W. status found; together with copied research including gazette notices, War Diary extracts, D.C.M. and Medal Index Cards.
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A Great War 1918 ‘German Spring Offensive’ D.C.M. group of nine awarded to Sergeant Harry Henderson, 6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, later Colour Sergeant, Northumberland Fusiliers Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (250150 Sjt: H. Henderson. 6/Durh: L.I.); 1914-15 Star (2101 Pte. H. Henderson. Durh: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (2101 Sjt. H. Henderson. Durh. L.I.); 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 2nd issue, Territorial (D/4398 C. Sjt. H. Henderson. N.F.) mounted court-style as worn, the first polished on the obverse, otherwise nearly very fine and better (9) £1,000-£1,400 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 3 September 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Throughout nine days’ fighting this N.C.O., by his ability and leadership, rendered valuable assistance to his officers until they became casualties. On three different occasions he organised and rallied his platoon at great personal risk under heavy machine-gun fire. When his platoon commander was wounded, he led it forward in a counter-attack, and his dash and example were mainly responsible for the company reaching its objective.’ Annotated gazette states: ‘Somme Area 21-29 March 1918.’ Harry Henderson was a native of Crook, County Durham, and served with the Durham Light Infantry in France from 19 April 1915. Sold with original Buckingham Palace from the King to returned Prisoners of War although no confirmation of P.O.W. status found; together with copied research including gazette notices, War Diary extracts, D.C.M. and Medal Index Cards.
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